MT&IS POTRERO FIRE STATION- FACILITY REPLACEMENT

The California Department of General Services, Real Estate Services Division, is soliciting professional Materials Testing and Inspection Services (MT&IS) for the replacement of the Potrero Fire Station for CALFIRE in San Diego County. The project involves the construction of a standard two-engine fire station on a site of approximately seven acres, with a total estimated construction cost of $23,587,800.00. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and insurance for field laboratory testing, including inspections of soils, reinforcing steel, structural steel, aggregate, and concrete. All services must be managed through CIMB's Procore software and comply with LEED standards and specific technical certifications, such as ASTM D 3740 for soil testing and ASNT CP-189 for nondestructive testing. The contract is estimated to last twenty-four months, with a ten percent retention held for all progress payments. Selection is based on a two-step process involving a written Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and oral interviews for a short list of typically three firms. Evaluation criteria focus on the experience of the firm, principals, and key personnel, as well as quality control and testing methodologies. Interested firms must submit their SOQ in PDF format via the designated DGS Box.com site by November 23, 2026. Required documentation includes Federal Form SF330, a letter of interest with a Federal Identification Number, and proof of California professional licensing and DIR registration. The final contract will be based on negotiated fixed rates for specific employee classifications and services.